Inactivity

/ˌɪn.ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being inactive; lack of action or activity.

Inactivity during the day can lead to health problems over time.

A period of time during which someone or something is not active.

The inactivity of the committee resulted in delayed decisions on important issues.

Failure to engage in physical or mental activities.

She worried that his increasing inactivity would harm his fitness levels.

From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'activity'.

couch potato

A person who spends little or no time exercising and a lot of time watching television.

dead weight

Someone or something that is inactive and thus not contributing.

standing still

Being motionless, not progressing.

activity

The state of being active; the condition of doing things.

passivity

Lack of initiative or self-assertion.

dormancy

A state of being dormant or inactive.

Netflix and chill

Just staying in and doing nothing this weekend, a classic Netflix and chill.

Taking a knee

He's just taking a knee and avoiding any extra work.